Black Mesa debuts at #47 on Golf Magazines list of the finest public-access courses in the country and was also featured as one of the best courses for $50 or less. Golfweek debuts Black Mesa at #50 best modern course in the country.
"Best New Affordable Public Course for 2003: Respecting Mother Earth
Southwest architecture of the highest order" Golf Digest

"Top 10 New Course You Can Play. One of the finest public-access courses that opened their gates in 2003" Golf Magazine

"Architect Baxter Spann has just completed Black Mesa Golf Club a half hour north of Santa Fe, that could very well turn out to be the finest course in New Mexico, public or private." Golf Digest

"Classic architectural features abound with the twist being
the stunning New Mexico setting" Golf Club Atlas

"Baxter Spann has created a true femme fatale: gorgous, tough, enigmatic."
T&L Golf

"With Black Mesa, Finger Dye Spann, Inc., is coming close to cornering the market on excellent new New Mexico courses." - Celebrated Living

"Black Mesa is the finest public course you can play in New Mexico - 9.0"
The Jersey Golfer Magazine

"Baxter Spann recently debuted a stunning layout"
Golfweek

"Astounding high desert layout thrilling, humbling"
TravelGolf.com
ForeGolf Communications